M.R. Osborn has a new essential book so we just had to get into it with him. Delve into the rich spiritual tradition of the “Office of the Holy Spirit” and its connection to the enigmatic 18th-century mystic Martinez de Pasqually. This interview unveils a rare treasure from medieval Christianity that nearly vanished from history but found new purpo…

David Pantano discusses his book “Alchemical Hermeticism: The Secret Teachings of Marco Daffi” with Talk Gnosis. Daffi, born as Baron Ricciardo Ricciardelli in 1900 in Naples, developed a profound system of spiritual transformation after confronting his own psychological imbalances. Daffi’s alchemical hermeticism offers an approach to inner transfo…

Talk Gnosis welcomes back Dr. Shirley Paulson to discuss her new FREE course on the Nag Hammadi and related texts. Dive into how these texts portray Jesus as a teacher and healer rather than a sacrifice, celebrate divine feminine figures like Mary Magdalene and Sophia, and offers seekers mystical, but practical wisdom, for navigating the world we l…

We’re pretty sure this is our first show where the topic of God’s penis comes up a number of times! Talk Gnosis dives deep into the intersection of Jewish mysticism and sacred sexuality with Dr. Marla Segol, author of “Kabbalah and Sex Magic: A Mythical Ritual Genealogy.” From ancient texts describing God’s body to medieval mystical practices to mo…

We’re starting an exciting new series here on Talk Gnosis: We’re now going to have regular episodes where Jason and Jon dive deep into what it means to engage with Gnosticism. There will be researched installments about key Gnostic concepts from history, as well as shows looking at Gnosticism in our present time. This is all starting with this ep, …

Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained are pivotal pieces of English literature…and they’re Gnostic?! Yes, claims Dr. Paul Robertson in his paper with Gabrielle Scott titled “Gnostic Thought in Milton’s Paradise Lost: Descent, Creation, Materialism, and the Eve-Sophia Parallel.” Paul guests on Talk Gnosis to drop this epic discovery about these epic p…

In our special Talk Gnosis Christmas Special for 2024, our panel of superstars Nic Laccetti, Joanne Leone, and hosts Jason and Jon tackle Christmas through a uniquely Gnostic perspective, uncovering how early Christians encoded anti-imperial messages within the Nativity story while examining the complex interplay between Christian and pagan winter …

Marguerite Rigoglioso, scholar, spiritual teacher, and author, guests on Talk Gnosis to take us into the life and spiritual significance of Mother Mary. Marguerite shares insights from her new book, “The Secret Life of Mother Mary: Divine Feminine Power for Personal Healing and Planetary Awakening.”The conversation covers Marguerite’s own spiritual…

It’s our fav returning guest….Deacon Jon. Plus, Jason has guest host Nic Laccetti back to grill this guy. Jon shares insights from his recent academic paper exploring the intersections between ancient Gnostic theology, Lacanian psychoanalysis, and critical theory. The discussion delves into how these three distinct frameworks offer complementary pe…

Talk Gnosis interviews Terry Robinson and Puka from the Mage podcast about their recent episode exploring Gnosticism through the lens of the role-playing game Mage: The Ascension. The discussion goes into how role-playing games can serve as gateways to understanding complex philosophical and spiritual traditions, with both hosts sharing how games l…

Join us this Halloween for our second All Hallow’s bonus show as we take a deep dive into the hidden occult symbolism of Hammer’s 1958 classic “Dracula” with M.R. Osborne. In this special episode, we explore how this awesome horror film contains layers of esoteric meaning that most viewers have missed for decades.Osborne reveals how the film’s icon…

Dr. David Goodin has arisen once again to join us for a Halloween show. In an age where vampire mythology permeates popular culture, Goodin’s new article “WHAT WE [ACTUALLY] DO IN THE SHADOWS: Vampires in Orthodox Christianity through the lens of Kostova’s The Historian” explores the complex relationship between Orthodox Christianity and vampire fo…

Make sure you check out Part 1 of this topic at https://pod.link/845230843/episode/d9d2540d29bb691ffe013116420423baWe’re back with M.R. Osbourne to talk about the profound mysteries and codes hidden in a William Blake painting and what it has to do with a cobbler who changed history. Jakob Böhme, a 16th-century German mystic and cobbler, developed …

M.R. Osborne is back to talk about his book (it’s our fav one yet) “The Alchemy of William Blake: The Three Principles of the Divine Essence in an Allegory of the Spiritual Condition of Man,” which goes deep into the esoteric world of William Blake’s art and philosophy. Osborne meticulously breaks down Blake’s 1811 painting “An Allegory of the Spir…

In an enlightening episode of Talk Gnosis, Deacon Jon and Jason engage in a thought-provoking (or maybe a thought-stilling, a thought-calming?) conversation with Oliver Sullivan, mindfulness facilitator, long time meditation practioner, and a teacher in the Gurdjieff tradition.Throughout the interview, Oliver offers insights on the intersection of …

Break on through to the other side with author Paul Wyld on this rocking episode of Talk Gnosis. Wyld’s groundbreaking book “Jim Morrison: Secret Teacher of the Occult – A Journey to the Other Side” explores the Doors frontman’s profound connection to Western esoteric traditions and his role as a spiritual guide for a generation.From Morrison’s ear…

Dive into a fascinating exploration of non-duality in Christianity with Reverend Marshall Davis on Talk Gnosis. This interview challenges traditional dualistic interpretations of Christian theology, offering a fresh perspective on concepts like the divinity of Christ, God as creator, and the nature of reality itself. Rev. Davis, drawing from his fo…

We sit down down with author Michelle Fogle to discuss her latest book, “Paris Bohemian.” This novel is a fictionalized historical account of the life of the renowned and groundbreaking composer Erik Satie. The book delves into Satie’s life and varied career, from his days as a rebellious composer to his successes in the cabarets of Montmartre, to …

Finally! Talk Gnosis is hype to present to you our first proper show on the thought of Dr. Carl Gustav Jung. Dr. Florian Kleinau comes on the show to provide a comprehensive overview of Jung’s key psychological concepts. Florian expertly explains Jung’s ideas on the collective unconscious, archetypes, the shadow, and the process of individuation. W…

Is John the Baptist one of the most important figures in religious history. For many he’s a footnote but prepare to have your understanding of early Christianity, Gnosticism, and Judaism challenged and expanded. Dr. James McGrath is back on Talk Gnosis discussing his groundbreaking new book “Christ Maker: A Life of John the Baptist”, offering fresh…

You know a rock opera about the true story of an esoterically inspired cult leader would grab our attention…plus the sex, drugs, gold, and bull whipping! So we interviewed GW Brazier, the creative force behind Brother 12: The Rock Opera, and its producer, Belinda Perez. The project brings to life the enigmatic and controversial figure of Brother 12…

In this Talk Gnosis we find out all about one of the most unique and wild spiritual systems in the world: Voudon Gnosticism. Frater Vameri has a new book all about it and is our guide to the syncretic magical system that’s inspired by a range of influences like Haitian Vodou, Gnosticism, Kabbala, and other esoteric traditions….as well as insights a…

The Apostolic Johannite Church is proud to present the twenty-fourth annual AJC Conclave – May 31st to June 2nd, 2024After a review of costs involved for attendance at our host cities, the Apostolic Johannite Church has opted in favour of accessibility and affordability – Conclave 2024 will be entirely online. Each year the people of the AJC, frien…

We’ve been meaning to have occultist and writer Phil Hine on Talk Gnosis for awhile and now we have the best possible reason: to talk about his new book “Wheels within Wheels: Chakras and Western Esotericism”. With Phil we follow the journey of chakra concepts from their roots in Indian Tantric traditions to their adoption and adaptation by Western…

Ukrainian artist Nightgrowler shares his journey of discovering the profound connection between art and magic with Talk Gnosis and host Jason Mehmel. Nightgrowler delves into his exploration of Gnostic and esoteric ideas, the figure of the Demiurge, and his own artistic projects including a Tarot deck, planetary talismans, and a magical alphabet ba…